Carlos De La Cruz

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Presents himself as an Air Force veteran and "political outsider" who will "fight corruption and hold Washington accountable."[1]
• Says he will work with President Trump to bring back jobs and lower costs.[2]
• Points to his deployment to the southern border as firsthand knowledge of cartel activity.[2],[3]

Background

• Co-owner, kickboxing gym in San Antonio[4]
• Airman; deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and the U.S. southern border; served at Lackland Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force · 20 years[3],[4]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Wants more tools, manpower and support for Border Patrol agents while welcoming legal immigration and keeping out criminals.[2]
• Veterans
  Wants faster VA care with less bureaucracy.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports expanding Texas energy production, energy independence and rolling back what he calls "radical green regulations."[2]
• Social Security & Medicare
  Says he will defend Social Security and Medicare as earned benefits and make that a top priority.[2]
• Elections & Democracy
  Would ban members of Congress from trading stocks and says he owes nothing to lobbyists or party bosses.[2]

Voting record

Carlos De La Cruz has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words